Here we go again ∼ Page 2 ∼ BC Becky

Halfway

Thu April 11, 2024

I am halfway through my trastuzumab (Herceptin) a type of targeted therapy drug called a monoclonal antibody. This is the magic drug that kills HER2 breast cancer. I am…

Not growing old

Wed April 3, 2024

Emotional Journey

If you were here you would notice that I’m constantly doing something. Even when my body is hurting, I find something to do. Until I enter a drug induced…

Then and now

Wed March 20, 2024

Emotional Journey

I have been diagnosed with breast cancer twice. In 2014, we had just moved to California. We had no support network. It was just my husband and myself. This…

Physically, I’m doing well – Mentally, not so much

Tue March 12, 2024

Emotional Journey

I wasn't sure what to write about anxiety. It is really difficult to explain. For me, it becomes a compulsion to be doing something, which is why I've had…

From Fatigue to Fear: The Unseen Battles of Post-Treatment Life

Mon February 26, 2024

Emotional Journey

With the end of active treatment comes the anxiety and depression that I have been suppressing throughout. The fatigue from radiation has me worried about depression. The nightmares make…

And then there was one

Thu February 22, 2024

Here we go again

Tomorrow will be my last radiation treatment - yay. So far I've managed without too much skin irritation (yay again). The doctor did mention that things could get worse…

Clearing the brain

Thu February 15, 2024

active treatment

Clearing the brain I got some good news today. The results of the CT scan of my head are clear, meaning there is no sign of cancer in my…

Intentional Living

Wed February 14, 2024

active treatment

The routine of radiation involves me getting up and walking to the hospital for my appointment. This week, my appointments have been in the morning. It is a 10-15…

Radiation is a mental struggle

Tue February 6, 2024

active treatment

Radiation treatment, in theory, is easier than chemo. It is easier on your body - in that the physical side effects are skin issues and fatigue. You don't need…

Radiation and Losing Friends

Sat February 3, 2024

active treatment

Radiation started this week. So far it has only been two treatments. They go pretty fast. Immediately afterwards I find myself wondering if I'm feeling anything. Can I tell…